Aims: This study assessed the diagnostic agreement between manual liquid-based cervical cytology (MLBC) and histopathology among HIV-positive women attending Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Study Design: A prospective comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i106217
Aims: To determine the prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes 16 and 18 among HIV-positive women with abnormal cervical cytology at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Study Design: A prospective cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The Comprehe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1191
Background: Cervical cancer is a huge health burden globally. Precancerous cervical lesions, if not diagnosed and treated early enough, could become cervical cancer. HIV-positive women are among the highly susceptible individuals to both bacterial vaginosis and cervical cancer du...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1119
Background: Chronic leucorrhoea is the most common symptom caused by infections of the vagina itself or infections/inflammation of the cervix. These inflammations are mostly associated with Candida spp, the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis infection, and the human papillomavirus. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2024/v7i197
Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a commonly experienced vaginal disorder in women. It occurs when the beneficial lactobacillus species are replaced by anaerobic and facultative bacteria, leading to a foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Its diagnosis remains a big challenge i...